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vivo X500 Pro Max vs OPPO Find X10 Pro Max is a zoom vs versatility showdown. vivo wins with a telephoto lens (200 MP on a 1/1.4″ sensor, 85 mm), a 400 mm teleconverter, and a sharper 2K display. OPPO counters with a 200 MP ultra-wide camera, 8K video on every lens, and — if leaks about vivo are confirmed — a larger battery in the European version. Both have the same Dimensity 9600 Pro processor.

On paper, they are the closest rivals this autumn. Both phones launched in China one day apart, both are called Pro Max, and both target people who buy a smartphone primarily for the camera. However, they differ in their photography approach: vivo focuses on long zoom, while OPPO emphasizes three equal 200 MP cameras.

We checked the official specifications from both manufacturers, Chinese price lists, vivo’s energy label from the EU EPREL database (via arecenze.cz), and insider posts from @TechHome100. Below you will find a comparison of the cameras module by module, display, battery, and prices, as well as an answer to which model makes sense for you.

Status as of October 22, 2026: OPPO Find X10 Pro Max is already on sale in Poland (since October 21). vivo X500 Pro Max has its European premiere on October 27 at 4:00 PM, and its Polish premiere the same day at 5:30 PM (both times according to Central European Time, CET). vivo’s data comes from the official Chinese specification. The European version may differ in battery and memory configuration, and there are no official European and Polish prices yet. We will update the article after the premiere.

Quick verdict: which model is for whom

Choose vivo X500 Pro Max if:

• you photograph from a distance: concerts, sports, nature — the 200 MP periscope has a larger sensor and longer focal length (85 mm vs 70 mm),
• you are considering a teleconverter — vivo supports two Zeiss lenses, including 400 mm, while OPPO has one, around 230 mm,
• you care about a sharper screen: 2K and 507 ppi vs 1.5K and 450 ppi in OPPO,
• you record in slow motion — vivo captures natively 4K at 240 fps.

Choose OPPO Find X10 Pro Max if:

• you often photograph with an ultra-wide angle or up close — you get 200 MP on a 1/1.56″ sensor instead of 50 MP on a 1/2.75″ and macro from 4 cm,
• you record a lot of video — 8K and 4K 120 fps with Dolby Vision work on all three rear cameras, there’s also Open Gate,
• you want to be sure about the battery in the European version — OPPO officially states 7150 mAh, while vivo has not yet confirmed its capacity,
• you want to buy a phone right away and know the price — in Poland OPPO costs 6999 PLN, in Germany and France €1799.

We gathered earlier information about the vivo series, from before the Chinese premiere, in our September article on the specifications, colors, and premiere of the vivo X500 Pro Max. If you’ve already made your choice, you will find tempered glass and screen protector films in our vivo X500 Pro Max and OPPO Find X10 Pro Max categories.

Specifications of vivo X500 Pro Max vs OPPO Find X10 Pro Max — table

For OPPO, we provide the European version, for vivo — the Chinese version, as only it has an official specification today. Where the European version of vivo may differ, we state it clearly.

Interesting fact: both phones use the same processor. Therefore, performance differences will arise from cooling and software, not from the chip itself.

Camera: vivo X500 Pro Max vs OPPO Find X10 Pro Max — module by module

This is the most important part of the comparison. The manufacturers have emphasized almost the opposite: vivo invested in a telephoto lens, while OPPO improved the ultra-wide angle to match the other cameras.

¹ The manufacturers do not list these sensor models and values in their specifications. vivo refers to the “Blueprint Light Control 900” sensor, co-defined with Sony, while OPPO refers to “DeepPix technology.” We give them according to @TechHome100 and reviews of the Find X10 Pro Max (Digital Camera World, HardwareZone). The model of vivo’s telephoto sensor (Samsung ISOCELL HP0) is confirmed by the manufacturer itself.

Main camera: LOFIC vs DeepPix

The sensors are almost the same size: 1/1.28″ in vivo and 1/1.3″ in OPPO. They differ in resolution (50 MP vs 200 MP) and how they handle large brightness differences in the frame.

vivo relies on LOFIC, which is an additional capacitor at each pixel that captures excess charge before the bright areas of the image get blown out. According to @TechHome100, the Sony LYTIA L910 sensor has dual-channel LOFIC, a pixel full-well capacity of up to 250,000 electrons, and a record low read noise (0.75 e-). This is meant to eliminate the typical weaknesses of LOFIC: noise and higher power consumption.

OPPO chose DeepPix: instead of adding a capacitor, it deepens the photodiode itself. We described how this technology works in detail in our OPPO Find X10 Pro Max vs X9 Ultra comparison. According to the same insider, the HPC sensor has a pixel full-well capacity of about 160,000 electrons.

Both manufacturers declare 17 EV dynamic range, but under different conditions. vivo provides this value for the vivo Log mode, while OPPO does so for standard video at 1× zoom. The numbers look identical, but they cannot be directly compared.

Note: pixel capacity and read noise data come from an insider, not from an independent test. Neither phone has a score in DXOMARK yet — the lab has only announced upcoming tests of both models.

Stabilization works in vivo’s favor. The optical image stabilization (OIS) module of the main camera tilts by 3°, and the manufacturer claims a CIPA level of 7.0. According to the insider, this is twice the range of the previous generation.

Telephoto: 3.5× and 1/1.4″ vs 3× and 1/1.56″

This is the heart of vivo. The periscope has 200 MP on a 1/1.4″ sensor, which is about one quarter larger than the 1/1.56″ in OPPO. The focal length of 85 mm (3.5×) is a classic portrait length and a better starting point for long zoom than 70 mm.

OPPO, on the other hand, has a brighter aperture: f/2.1 vs f/2.67. On paper, this partially balances the difference in sensor size. It also features telemacro from 10 cm instead of 15 cm and lossless 6× zoom (140 mm) according to OPPO.

vivo adds features for sports and concerts: burst photos with zoom up to 30× with an assistant that keeps the subject in the center of the frame, and a refreshed stage mode. Subject tracking in the 10–30× range will arrive with a software update.

Ultrawide angle: here OPPO clearly wins

In OPPO, the ultra-wide camera has 200 MP on a 1/1.56″ sensor, while in vivo — 50 MP on a 1/2.75″ sensor. The OPPO sensor has about three times the surface area, which usually means cleaner landscape and indoor photos after dark.

OPPO also offers macro from 4 cm with autofocus and a focal length of 13 mm. vivo does not specify the focal length of its ultra-wide camera. If you are photographing architecture and interiors or taking close-up group photos, this difference will be noticeable on a daily basis.

Teleconverters: 400 mm vs 230 mm

Both phones support attachable lenses, but vivo has a clear advantage in range.

vivo directly advertises the set with a 400 mm lens as equipment for concerts. @TechHome100 gives similar advice: if you often go to concerts, choose the X500 Pro Max with the 400 mm teleconverter. TechRadar writes after testing that no OPPO, Honor, or Apple phone can match this lens.

The OPPO teleconverter only works in its own camera mode: without Master, night, long exposure, slow motion, and Pro Video modes. vivo has not yet published a list of limitations for its lenses. For both brands, keep in mind that the teleconverter is mounted via the case included in the kit — a regular case does not work with it.

To be confirmed on 27.10: according to a leak from Roland Quandt, a camera kit with the X500 Pro Max will appear in Europe for €1999. It is still unknown whether vivo teleconverters will be sold separately in Poland.

Video: slow motion in vivo, versatility in OPPO

For video, both phones are very strong, but each excels in something different.

² According to @TechHome100; vivo also records material in the APV 10-bit 4:2:2 codec.

vivo wins with slow motion: 4K at 240 fps is a rarity in a phone, and with the update, there will be a 960 fps effect, calculated by an algorithm. Additionally, there is focus tracking in 4K at 120 fps and laser autofocus with over a thousand points.

OPPO wins with consistency: 8K, 4K at 120 fps with Dolby Vision, and 10-bit Log work on every camera. Open Gate allows you to record a 4:3 frame from the entire sensor and then crop it into a vertical frame for Reels and horizontal for YouTube.

Zeiss or Hasselblad: colors and modes

vivo has been collaborating with Zeiss for years. The X500 Pro Max features T* coatings on the lenses, new cinematic styles (including “Paris Afterglow,” “Sunny Day,” and the cool “Silver Halide”), and a “Film” mode that instantly gives recordings a cinematic look. There is also a documentary mode with flat, “gray” image recording and LUT import.

OPPO works with Hasselblad. The Find X10 Pro Max has the LUMO True Image Engine, 18 LUMO Color Palette color styles, XPAN format, and Master mode. An additional color camera with 24 spectral channels helps to reproduce colors accurately when multiple light sources mix in the frame.

Color is a matter of taste, and independent tests of both phones in the same scenes are not yet available. Before you choose, compare sample photos from both models.

Screen, performance, and software

Screen: 2K in vivo, 1.5K in OPPO

vivo has a clearly sharper panel: 6.85″, 3168×1440 and 507 ppi. According to vivo, this is the first phone with a BOE Q11 panel in 2K resolution. OPPO has a 6.78″ panel with 2772×1272, which gives 450 ppi. According to @TechHome100, OPPO uses the Tianma N1 panel.

vivo also claims a much higher peak brightness: 4400 nits at 20% screen area and 2000 nits across the entire screen. OPPO states 2000 nits in high brightness mode. Both screens are flat and go down to 1 nit.

OPPO, however, has higher frequency PWM dimming: 3840 Hz compared to 2160 Hz in vivo (according to @TechHome100). If screen flicker at low brightness bothers you, this is an argument in favor of OPPO. Both phones refresh the image adaptively, and 144 Hz works in selected games.

Performance: the same processor

Both models have MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro in a 2 nm process, with two cores at 4.55 GHz and Mali-G2-Ultra graphics. vivo adds its own image processing chips (according to @TechHome100 VS1 and V3+), while OPPO processes photos directly in the processor.

In China, vivo has LPDDR5X Ultra memory and UFS 4.1, in variants up to 16 GB RAM and 1 TB. The European OPPO is only available in the 12/512 GB version. The configurations of vivo for Europe will be revealed at the premiere.

Software

Both phones launch with Android 17. vivo has the OriginOS 7 overlay in China, while OPPO has ColorOS 17. vivo will confirm on October 27 which software the European X500 Pro Max will get.

Battery and Charging

Battery: beware of the European version of vivo

This is the most common trap when reading Chinese specifications. In China, both phones have 8000 mAh, but in Europe, OPPO officially dropped to 7150 mAh. A similar cut is likely awaiting vivo, but the manufacturer has not yet provided the numbers.

Where does the confusion come from? On October 21, @TechHome100 wrote about a battery of 7800 mAh. This is the nominal value of the Chinese version — exactly as vivo states on its Chinese website — and not the European one. According to Notebookcheck, which cites an offer from a store in Hong Kong, a similar capacity is found in the global version sold in Asia. However, Europe will most likely get a model with a smaller cell, as the EPREL label indicates.

If the leaks are confirmed, the European OPPO will have about 400 mAh more than vivo. The EPREL label for vivo indicates 72 hours of operation on a single cycle in the EU test, but we do not have the same value for OPPO for comparison.

Charging: 90 W vs 80 W, the reverse for wireless

The Chinese version of vivo charges with a power of up to 90 W wired and 40 W wirelessly (with a 50 W vivo charger). OPPO has 80 W SUPERVOOC or UFCS and 50 W wirelessly. The charging power of the European vivo will be known after the premiere.

Neither of the phones has built-in magnets — the lack of Qi2 magnets in OPPO is confirmed by Digital Camera World, and the vivo preview screen requires a magnetic case. Therefore, you need a case with a magnetic ring for magnetic wireless chargers.

Tip: look for a charger with USB Power Delivery and PPS with a power of at least 60 W. You can choose it from smartphone wall chargers. Only official vivo and OPPO chargers provide the full power stated by the manufacturer.

Dimensions, casing, and colors

vivo is thinner: 7.95 mm in the black version and 8.12 mm in the others, compared to 8.40 mm in OPPO. The weight is practically the same: 225–229 g in vivo (Chinese version) and 226–228 g in the European OPPO. However, vivo is 2 mm taller.

Both have IP68 and IP69 resistance, meaning they can withstand immersion and a stream of hot water. OPPO additionally has IP66. vivo features a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint reader, an aluminum frame, and a glass back (in three colors).

In China, the vivo X500 Pro Max comes in four colors: gray “Earth Echo”, white “Clear Day”, orange “Aurora Glow”, and black “Capture the Night”. The base X500 got a pink “Dawn” instead of orange. Which colors will make it to Europe will be confirmed by vivo on October 27. Roland Quandt’s leak mentions black and gray.

The OPPO Find X10 Pro Max in Europe is available in two colors: Luna White and Titanium Grey.

Prices of vivo X500 Pro Max and OPPO Find X10 Pro Max

China: vivo slightly more expensive

This is the only market where we know the official prices of both phones:

In China, vivo is more expensive by 200–500 yuan in comparable variants. Both vivo versions with 1 TB have satellite connectivity, which works only in China.

Europe: OPPO officially, vivo from a leak

The OPPO Find X10 Pro Max costs €1799 in the OPPO store in Germany and France and £1499 in the United Kingdom (12/512 GB).

There is no official price for vivo yet. According to a leak from Roland Quandt, the X500 Pro Max in the 12/512 GB version will cost €1799 in Europe, and the camera kit will be €1999. If confirmed, both phones will cost the same in the euro zone.

Poland: OPPO 6999 PLN, vivo around 7000 PLN

In the Polish store, OPPO Find X10 Pro Max costs 6999 PLN, and the kit with the Hasselblad teleconverter — 1499 PLN separately or 7699 PLN together with the phone.

The vivo X500 Pro Max is expected to cost around 7000 PLN in Poland, which is practically the same as OPPO. The official price will be announced by the manufacturer at the premiere on October 27 at 5:30 PM. According to vivo’s European store, sales in Europe will start on November 5. We will update the price here right after the premiere.

Screen and camera protection for both models

Both phones have large, protruding camera islands and different dimensions, so each needs its own accessories. A screen protector for the vivo will not cover the OPPO’s display, and the camera protector of one does not fit the other.

For vivo X500 Pro Max, we already have tempered and hybrid glass, screen protector films and camera lens glass. The other models in the series are collected in the vivo X500 Series category.

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For OPPO Find X10 Pro Max, you will find tempered and hybrid glass, screen and back protector films, and camera lens glass:

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Note: teleconverters of both brands are mounted through the case from the photography kit. A regular case will serve you daily, but for photos with the teleconverter, you move the phone into the manufacturer’s case.

vivo X500 Pro Max or OPPO Find X10 Pro Max — which one to buy?

The answer depends on how far away you shoot and whether you want to wait.

Do you go to concerts, matches, or photograph nature? vivo X500 Pro Max. A larger periscope sensor, a focal length of 85 mm, and the 400 mm teleconverter give the longest reach in this class today. OPPO reaches about 230 mm with a teleconverter.

Do you photograph a bit of everything and record a lot? OPPO Find X10 Pro Max. Three 200 MP cameras provide consistent quality at every focal length, and 8K and Dolby Vision work on each of them. Additionally, there is Open Gate. The ultra-wide angle is clearly better than in vivo.

Is the screen important? vivo. 2K, 507 ppi, and 4400 nits make for a sharper and brighter panel. Exception: if you are sensitive to flickering, OPPO has PWM dimming at a higher frequency.

Is the battery important? For now, OPPO, because its European 7150 mAh is confirmed. If the leaks of around 6750 mAh for the European vivo prove true, OPPO will maintain its advantage.

Do you want to buy now? In Poland, OPPO has been on sale since October 21 for 6999 PLN. vivo is expected to cost similarly, around 7000 PLN; the official price will be revealed on October 27, and sales in Europe are set to start on November 5. If you are hesitating between them, it’s worth waiting a week for the vivo premiere.

We cover camera phones of this class in more detail in our ranking of the best camera phones of 2026. A year ago, the same competition looked different — see the comparison of OPPO Find X9 Pro vs vivo X300 Pro. According to @TechHome100, it is the X300 Pro that is the direct predecessor of the X500 Pro Max.

Summary

vivo X500 Pro Max vs OPPO Find X10 Pro Max is a choice between a zoom specialist and a versatile photographic flagship:

• vivo X500 Pro Max — 200 MP periscope 1/1.4″ with a focal length of 85 mm, Zeiss 400 mm teleconverter, 2K screen 507 ppi and 4400 nits, slow motion 4K 240 fps, thinner body,
• OPPO Find X10 Pro Max — three 200 MP cameras, 1/1.56″ ultra-wide angle with macro from 4 cm, 8K and Dolby Vision on every lens, Open Gate, 50 W wireless charging,
• shared — Dimensity 9600 Pro, Android 17, IP68 and IP69, no DXOMARK score,
• battery in Europe — OPPO 7150 mAh officially, vivo unofficially around 6750 mAh,
• price — OPPO 6999 PLN in Poland and €1799 in Germany; vivo according to leaks €1799, in Poland around 7000 PLN (officially October 27).

Regardless of your choice, make sure to protect it from day one, as repairing the screen or camera island on a flagship of this class will not be cheap. Accessories for both brands can be found in the categories of vivo and OPPO at Home Screen.

FAQ — vivo X500 Pro Max vs OPPO Find X10 Pro Max

Which has a better camera: vivo X500 Pro Max or OPPO Find X10 Pro Max?

For zoom and distant shots, the vivo X500 Pro Max is better with its 200 MP periscope 1/1.4″ and 400 mm teleconverter. For ultra-wide angle, macro, and video at all focal lengths, the OPPO Find X10 Pro Max is superior. Neither has a DXOMARK score yet.

When is the vivo X500 Pro Max premiere in Poland?

October 27, 2026, at 17:30 Polish time (CET). The European premiere will take place the same day at 16:00 CET, and sales according to the European vivo store will start on November 5. The phone debuted in China on September 21, 2026.

How much does the vivo X500 Pro Max cost?

In China, it starts at 6999 yuan for the 12/256 GB version. In Poland, it is expected to cost around 7000 PLN, and according to a leak from Roland Quandt, in Europe, it will be €1799 for the 12/512 GB version. Official prices will be announced by vivo on October 27 (as of 22.10.2026).

How much does the OPPO Find X10 Pro Max cost?

In the Polish OPPO store, it is 6999 PLN, in Germany and France €1799, in the UK £1499 — for the only European version 12/512 GB (as of 22.10.2026).

What battery does the vivo X500 Pro Max have in Europe?

vivo has not released this information yet. The Chinese version has 8000 mAh (7800 mAh nominal), and according to leaks, the European version will have around 6750 mAh; the EU database EPREL lists 6570 mAh nominal. The OPPO Find X10 Pro Max officially has 7150 mAh in Europe.

Do the vivo X500 Pro Max and OPPO Find X10 Pro Max have the same processor?

Yes. Both use the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro on a 2 nm process. vivo adds its own chips for photo and video processing.

Does the case for the OPPO Find X10 Pro Max fit the vivo X500 Pro Max?

No. The phones differ in dimensions, thickness, and the shape of the camera island: vivo has a round island in the center, while OPPO has a rectangular one in the corner. Each requires a dedicated case and screen protector.

Sources: vivo — X500 Pro Max page (China), vivo — X500 Pro Max specifications (China), OPPO — Find X10 Pro Max specifications, Tech-ish — vivo X500 Pro and Pro Max launch in Europe, Notebookcheck — prices and colors of X500 Pro Max in Europe (leak), arecenze.cz — EPREL label for vivo X500 Pro Max, TechRadar — 400 mm teleconverter test, DXOMARK — vivo X500 Pro Max, @TechHome100 — LYTIA L910 sensor and LOFIC, @TechHome100 — battery in Europe

OPPO Find X10 Pro Max vs X9 Ultra is a contest of video versus zoom. Pro Max wins in video, ultra-wide angle, newer processor, and lower weight, while Find X9 Ultra excels in zoom, larger main sensor, QHD+ screen, and faster charging. In Germany and France, the newer Pro Max costs €1799 compared to €1699 for the X9 Ultra. In the Polish OPPO store, it’s the opposite: 6999 zł compared to 7399 zł.

This is an unusual situation. The newer phone is more expensive in the euro zone than the flagship from half a year ago, even though in some areas the camera takes a step back — primarily it lacks a 10× periscope, which was the hallmark of the Ultra.

We checked the official specifications from OPPO, price lists from four countries, reviews, and insider posts from @TechHome100. Below you will find a complete comparison of OPPO Find X10 Pro Max vs X9 Ultra: the camera module by module, the screen, battery, prices and an answer to which model makes sense for you.

Status as of October 21, 2026: this is the day of the European and Polish launch of the Find X10 Pro Max. The technical data comes from the official OPPO specifications. The sensor models that OPPO does not provide are described according to reviews and @TechHome100. Pro Max does not yet have a DXOMARK score, and prices in stores will vary.

Short verdict: which model for whom

Choose Find X10 Pro Max if:

• you record a lot of video — 8K and 4K 120 fps with Dolby Vision work on each of the three rear cameras, there’s also Open Gate and 10-bit Log,
• you often photograph with an ultra-wide angle or up close — you get 200 MP instead of 50 MP and focus from just 4 cm,
• you want a lighter and slimmer phone with Wi-Fi 7 and Android 17 from day one,
• you are buying in Poland at the OPPO price — here Pro Max is 400 PLN cheaper.

Choose Find X9 Ultra if:

• you photograph from a distance: concerts, sports, nature, architectural details — native 230 mm without attaching anything,
• you care about the largest main sensor (1/1.12″) and a physical camera button,
• you value a sharper QHD+ screen and 100 W charging,
• you want a camera proven in independent testing — X9 Ultra has 170 points in DXOMARK, Pro Max is still awaiting testing.

Pro Max is not a successor to Ultra, but a different concept for a photographic flagship. We wrote about the launch of the new model in September in an article about the specifications and launch of OPPO Find X10 Pro Max. If you have already made your choice, you will find tempered glass and protective films in the categories OPPO Find X10 Pro Max and OPPO Find X9 Ultra.

OPPO Find X10 Pro Max vs X9 Ultra specifications — table

We are comparing the European versions. Where the Chinese version differs, we state it explicitly.

Both phones in Europe are available only in one configuration of 12/512 GB. The 16 GB and 1 TB variants are exclusively Chinese. In both cases, the European label shows only IP68 — this is a result of EU labeling regulations, not a weaker build.

OPPO Find X10 Pro Max vs X9 Ultra cameras — module by module

This is the most important part of the comparison, as both phones are primarily purchased for their cameras. They differ in philosophy, not just in numbers.

Find X9 Ultra has four cameras for photos, which optically cover the range of 14–230 mm. OPPO talks about “eight professional lenses” from 0.6× to 20×. Find X10 Pro Max has three cameras with the same resolution of 200 MP, covering 13–70 mm. Beyond that it relies on a sensor crop, and further still — on a screw-on teleconverter.

* The sensor models and CIPA values are not from OPPO, which only mentions “DeepPix technology” and “new Sony sensor”. We provide them according to reviews (Digital Camera World, HardwareZone) and @TechHome100.

Main camera: DeepPix 1/1.3″ vs 1/1.12″

On paper, this is the first loss for the Pro Max. The 1/1.12″ sensor in the X9 Ultra has approximately one-third larger surface area than the 1/1.3″ in the X10 Pro Max. A larger sensor captures more light, which usually results in clearer night photos and a more natural depth of field.

OPPO counters with the DeepPix technology. The manufacturer claims a dynamic range of up to 17 EV for the main camera in video, and the Chinese press reports a 60% larger pixel capacity than in the previous generation. There is one caveat in OPPO’s footnote: this 17 EV only works at 1× in standard video mode, not in 4K 120 fps or 8K.

Both designs have an aperture of f/1.5 and optical stabilization. The X10 Pro Max has a focal length of 24 mm, while the X9 Ultra has 23 mm. According to @TechHome100, the X9 Ultra in Hasselblad Master mode achieves up to 16 EV of dynamic range in photos.

DeepPix or LOFIC — what exactly does the new sensor do

To understand DeepPix, one must know how a pixel converts light into an image. Light enters through the lens to the photodiode, which accumulates charge. Then, the charge passes through a transfer gate to the so-called readout node, where it is converted into voltage. Thus, the pixel does three things: it collects, transfers, and reads.

The problem with 200 MP sensors is that the pixels are very small. A small pixel quickly “overflows” in bright light, causing the sky or lights to be blown out. The industry has two ideas to address this.

LOFIC adds a separate capacitor to each pixel, which captures excess charge. It works, but according to @TechHome100, it comes at a cost:

• the signal from the capacitor is more noisy,
• the sensor has to read the image twice (weak and strong signal), so it requires more circuits,
• power consumption and frame read time increase, which limits the number of frames per second,
• production is more complicated and expensive.

DeepPix takes a different approach. Instead of adding a tank beside it, it deepens the photodiode itself in silicon — it’s like a vessel with the same opening but a deeper interior. Additionally, there is a dual vertical transfer gate that moves the entire charge, and a larger, shared read node.

According to @TechHome100, the result is lower read noise, reduced power consumption, and cheaper production compared to LOFIC. The Find X10 Pro Max is the first phone with a Samsung ISOCELL HPC sensor built using this technology. According to the same insider, the X9 Ultra’s sensor does not use LOFIC — Ultra relies on the size of the sensor and multi-frame HDR.

Note: this is an explanation of the construction, not a test result. Whether DeepPix on a smaller sensor can match the large sensor of the X9 Ultra in difficult lighting will only be shown by independent measurements.

Ultrawide angle: 200 MP vs 50 MP

Here, Pro Max clearly wins. Instead of 50 MP on a 1/1.95″ sensor, you get 200 MP on a 1/1.56″ sensor, which is about 50% larger. The focal length is 13 mm (124°) compared to 14 mm (123°) in the Ultra.

This is the answer to the most common criticism of the X9 Ultra. Digital Camera World pointed out the ultra-wide angle as the weakest camera of the Ultra, and @TechHome100 stated outright that the X9 Ultra is very strong, “except for the ultra-wide.” According to the insider, the new module collects 102% more light than the previous generation.

There is also macro from 4 cm with autofocus. None of the ultra-wide cameras have optical stabilization, so in low light, you still need to hold the phone securely.

Telephoto 3×: larger sensor in Ultra, closer macro in Pro Max

Both phones have a 3× periscope with a focal length of 70 mm and a 200 MP sensor. They differ in details:

• X9 Ultra has a larger sensor of 1/1.28″ (about 1.5 times larger area) and an aperture of f/2.2,
• X10 Pro Max has a sensor of 1/1.56″, a brighter aperture of f/2.1, CIPA 7.5-rated stabilization, and telemacro from 10 cm instead of 15 cm.

In July, @TechHome100 reported that Pro Max would get the same 1/1.28″ telephoto sensor as the Ultra. This leak turned out to be incorrect — the official OPPO specification states 1/1.56″.

From the 3× telephoto, Pro Max also takes a 6× (140 mm) crop, which OPPO calls lossless. The X9 Ultra at 6× produces 50 MP photos from the same sensor.

10× Periscope — what the X10 Pro Max simply does not have

This is the biggest difference in the entire comparison. The X9 Ultra has a second periscope: 50 MP, 1/2.75″, f/3.5, 230 mm, with a prism reflecting light five times and optical stabilization combined with sensor shift. OPPO claims “optical quality” up to 20× (460 mm) and digital zoom up to 120×.

The Find X10 Pro Max does not have such a module. Above 6×, digital zoom is already in use, and to get to around 230 mm optically, you need to buy a teleconverter. If you photograph concerts from the stands, matches, or birds, this difference will be visible in every photo.

Color camera and front camera

Both models have the same type of color sensor: 3.2 MP, f/2.4, 24 spectral channels and 15 EV. This is the second generation of the Danxia lens, which does not take photos but measures light and helps accurately reproduce colors.

In the Pro Max, OPPO claims a 43% higher sensitivity than in the previous color sensor. The Polish specification for the X9 Ultra calls this module “monochromatic,” but the Chinese version directly refers to it as a lens for color reproduction.

The front camera has 50 MP and autofocus in both models. The Pro Max has a wider angle (18 mm versus 21 mm) and a brighter aperture f/2.0 versus f/2.4.

Hasselblad, LUMO, and photographic modes

Both phones were developed in collaboration with Hasselblad and both have a Master mode and panoramic XPAN format. They differ in processing and additions.

Find X10 Pro Max:

• new LUMO True Image Engine (separate color, tone, and detail modules),
• 18 LUMO Color Palette color styles and LUMO Framing, i.e. AI framing suggestions,
• Hasselblad portraits at each of the three focal lengths,
• according to Digital Camera World, gentler sharpening and calmer HDR than in the Ultra.

Find X9 Ultra:

• new generation Hasselblad Master mode with RAW MAX and JPG MAX formats,
• portraits from 1× to 10× with the LUMO True Face algorithm and portrait with flash,
• nine film presets; according to @TechHome100, these include equivalents of Portra, RDP III slide film, CineStill 800T, and black-and-white TX400, and you can save up to 20 of your own recipes.

Neither model can save JPG and RAW at the same time — Digital Camera World noted this in both reviews. Neither has a separate image processor like the former MariSilicon either; processing is done by the main chip.

Teleconverters — two different systems, zero compatibility

Both phones support a screw-on Hasselblad lens, but they are completely different designs.

The most important information for Ultra owners: the teleconverter from X9 Ultra does not fit X10 Pro Max. Digital Camera World explains this by a different sensor and a different mounting distance. So if you invested in the Earth Explorer kit, switching to Pro Max means purchasing a new lens.

Video: 8K, 4K 120 fps, Dolby Vision, Open Gate and Log

Video is where the Pro Max’s advantage is clearest. The new model offers the same capabilities at every focal length, while the Ultra — mainly at two.

Open Gate is recording from the entire sensor area in a 4:3 aspect ratio. From such footage, you can then cut vertical video for Reels and horizontal for YouTube without losing the frame. OPPO notes that in this mode, extended stabilization does not work.

Pro Max will also support the Blackmagic Camera app with O-Log2, Open Gate, and Dolby Vision, but according to Digital Camera World, only from November 2026. The X9 Ultra, on the other hand, has four microphones and the highest slow-motion frame rate — 480 fps in 720p.

Camera button: only in Ultra

X9 Ultra has a dedicated shutter button with an orange accent. Swiping changes the zoom, and a half-press locks focus and exposure. According to Digital Camera World, it does not work in the vertical orientation of the phone.

The Find X10 Pro Max does not have this button, leaving the programmable Snap Key. If you shoot the way you would with a camera, holding the phone horizontally, this difference will be noticeable.

DXOMARK: 170 points for X9 Ultra, Pro Max awaits testing

The Find X9 Ultra received 170 points in DXOMARK (photos 175, video 161, bokeh 185). The test was published on July 28, 2026. At that time, the Ultra ranked third, tied with the vivo X300 Ultra; as of October 21, 2026, it is fourth.

DXOMARK praises X9 Ultra for detail, noise control, bokeh, and zoom at long distances. Weak points include challenging scenes in low light and HDR, sometimes uncertain autofocus in video, and transitions between cameras. We covered how the Ultra stacks up against vivo in our comparison vivo X300 Ultra vs OPPO Find X9 Ultra.

The Find X10 Pro Max does not have a score yet. The DXOMARK page announces a test, so numerical comparison will only be possible after some time.

Display, performance, and software

Display: QHD+ in Ultra, 1.5K in Pro Max

X9 Ultra has a sharper display: 6.82″ QHD+ 3168×1440 and 510 ppi. Pro Max has 6.78″ and 2772×1272, which OPPO calls “FHD+,” and the press refers to as “1.5K” — resulting in 450 ppi. You will mainly notice the difference in fine text when viewed up close.

Pro Max features a flat panel with 1.15 mm bezels, 95% coverage of the BT.2020 color space, 10-bit color, and PWM dimming at 3840 Hz below 70 nits. This is good news for those sensitive to flickering. The screen is protected by Crystal Shield Glass, while the Ultra uses Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

Brightness is a point of caution. OPPO states that the X10 Pro Max has 2000 nits HBM. The peak value of 3600 nits is reported by @TechHome100 and some press, but it is not listed in OPPO’s specifications. For the X9 Ultra, OPPO officially declares 1800 nits HBM and 3600 nits peak.

Both screens refresh adaptively in the range of 1–120 Hz, and 144 Hz works only in selected games. According to @TechHome100, Pro Max has a Tianma N1 panel, while X9 Ultra has a BOE X3.

Performance and Memory

Pro Max is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro built on a 2 nm process, with a clock speed of up to 4.55 GHz and Mali G2-Ultra graphics. X9 Ultra has a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 on a 3 nm process, up to 4.608 GHz, with Adreno 840 graphics.

A smaller manufacturing process usually favors energy efficiency, but there are currently no independent comparisons of both phones in the same tests. Therefore, we do not declare a winner in performance.

In Europe, both models have only 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage (LPDDR5X, UFS 4.1), without a memory card. @TechHome100 has already criticized the lack of a global version with 16 GB for the Ultra — this complaint now applies to both phones.

Software

Find X10 Pro Max launches with ColorOS 17 on Android 17, while X9 Ultra runs on ColorOS 16 with Android 16. According to @TechHome100, the X9 Ultra entered the beta program for the new ColorOS in August, so an update is on the way.

Pro Max has Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.2, and eSIM in its specifications. OPPO’s Polish specification for the X9 Ultra lists Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 6.0, although according to @TechHome100, the Chinese and Indian versions of the Ultra support Wi-Fi 7.

Battery, Charging, and Build

Battery: watch out for the European version

This is the main trap when reading foreign reviews. The Chinese Find X10 Pro Max has a battery of 8000 mAh, but the European version has only 7150 mAh (typical; 6960 mAh rated). The X9 Ultra has 7050 mAh in Europe, so the difference is just 100 mAh in favor of the Pro Max.

If you come across a battery test from China or a mention of “8000 mAh,” remember that it refers to a different version of the phone. Digital Camera World notes that the European Pro Max has a smaller battery than the Find X9 Pro with 7500 mAh.

Charging: 100 W vs 80 W

X9 Ultra charges faster: 100 W SUPERVOOC compared to 80 W in Pro Max. Pro Max also supports 80 W in the UFCS standard (with UFCS chargers from other manufacturers — up to 44 W). Both accept 50 W AIRVOOC wirelessly.

No charger is included in the box. With a regular USB Power Delivery charger with PPS, both phones will draw up to 55 W. With USB PD alone without PPS, it’s much slower: 13.5 W in Pro Max and 18 W in Ultra.

Tip: look for a charger that supports USB PD and PPS (programmable voltage) with a power of at least 60 W. You can choose it from smartphone wall chargers. Only the OPPO SUPERVOOC charger provides the full 80 or 100 W.

According to Digital Camera World, Pro Max does not have built-in Qi2 magnets. To use magnetic wireless chargers and mounts, you need a case with a magnetic ring.

Dimensions, weight, and resistance

Pro Max is smaller and lighter:

• 161.32 × 76.57 × 8.40 mm compared to 163.16 × 76.97 × 8.65 mm in Ultra (black version in eco-leather: 9.10 mm),
• 226–228 g compared to 235–236 g.

Both phones have IP66, IP68, and IP69 resistance, meaning they can withstand immersion and a stream of hot water under pressure. The differences in dimensions and camera island mean that cases and screen protectors are not interchangeable between models.

Prices of OPPO Find X10 Pro Max and X9 Ultra in Europe and Poland

Here lies the most interesting paradox of this comparison. In euros and pounds, the newer Pro Max costs more, in zlotys — less.

Prices in euros and pounds: Pro Max is more expensive

Official prices in OPPO stores as of October 21, 2026, for the only European version 12/512 GB:

In the euro zone, you pay €100 more for a phone that loses a 10× periscope and the largest main sensor. In return, you get a better ultra-wide angle, much stronger video, and a newer processor. The price of the X9 Ultra in OPPO stores in Germany and the UK has not changed since its launch in April.

Prices in Poland: the opposite of the euro

In the Polish OPPO store, the Find X10 Pro Max costs 6999 zł, while the Find X9 Ultra costs 7399 zł.

However, market prices look different from the manufacturer’s price list. The Find X9 Ultra, after six months on the market, costs in Polish online stores from about 6635 zł (as of 21.10.2026), which is less than the Pro Max in the OPPO price list. There are no offers for the Pro Max from other sellers yet.

If you are thinking about photography with a teleconverter, count the total. The set for the Pro Max costs 1499 zł, and the phone bundled with it is 7699 zł. The Earth Explorer set for the X9 Ultra was priced at 1999 zł in Polish pre-sale.

China for context

In China, the Pro Max is cheaper at every memory level: from 6799 yuan (12/256 GB) compared to 7499 yuan for the X9 Ultra at launch. For 16/1 TB, it is 8999 versus 9299 yuan. In China, the price relationship is therefore the opposite of that in the euro zone and the same as in the Polish OPPO price list.

Cases, screen protectors and camera protection for both models

Both phones have different camera islands and dimensions, so each requires its own accessories. The case from the X9 Ultra won’t fit the Pro Max, and the glass from one won’t cover the screen of the other.

For the Find X10 Pro Max, we already have tempered and hybrid glass, screen and back films, and a camera protector:

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For the Find X9 Ultra, the selection is broader — from cases to camera glass sets. We discussed selected products in our roundup of the best accessories for OPPO Find X9 Ultra.

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Note: teleconverters for both models are mounted through the case from the Hasselblad set. If you plan to use such a lens, a regular case will serve you daily, but for photos with the teleconverter, you will still need to switch your phone to the original case.

Find X10 Pro Max or X9 Ultra — which one to buy?

The answer depends on what you photograph and where you buy.

Do you have the Find X9 Ultra? Don’t switch to the Pro Max for photos. You will lose the 10× periscope, the larger main sensor, the QHD+ screen, the camera button, and 100 W charging, and your teleconverter will no longer fit. The switch makes sense only if you shoot a lot of video or if the weak ultra-wide angle bothers you.

Are you buying your first photography flagship and recording video? Find X10 Pro Max. Three 200 MP cameras provide consistent photos and videos at every focal length, and 8K, Open Gate, and Log work everywhere, not just on the main camera. Plus, it’s lighter and has a newer system.

Do you photograph from a distance? Find X9 Ultra. Native 230 mm without screwing anything on is an argument that Pro Max cannot replace with software. If you buy a teleconverter for Pro Max, you will reach a similar focal length, but with the lens in your pocket and mode limitations.

Are you counting every penny? In Poland, both scenarios are fair. According to OPPO’s pricing, Pro Max is cheaper (6999 PLN), but the X9 Ultra already costs from about 6635 PLN in retail stores. In the euro zone, X9 Ultra is cheaper — by 100 €.

Summary

OPPO Find X10 Pro Max vs X9 Ultra is a choice between two different takes on the photography flagship:

• Find X10 Pro Max — three 200 MP cameras, the best video in the history of the series, 200 MP in ultra-wide angle, Dimensity 9600 Pro in 2 nm, 226 g weight, and Android 17,
• Find X9 Ultra — 10× periscope with native 230 mm, main sensor 1/1.12″, QHD+ display, 100 W charging, camera button, and 170 points in DXOMARK,
• price — in euros and pounds Pro Max is more expensive (1799 € vs 1699 €), in the Polish OPPO store it is cheaper by 400 PLN, and on the market X9 Ultra can be cheaper than both price lists,
• battery — in Europe practically a tie: 7150 vs 7050 mAh, as only the Chinese Pro Max got 8000 mAh.

Regardless of your choice, make sure to protect it from day one, as repairing the screen or camera island on a phone costing around 7,000 PLN won’t be cheap. Accessories for both models and other phones from the brand can be found in the OPPO category at Home Screen.

FAQ — OPPO Find X10 Pro Max vs X9 Ultra

Is the OPPO Find X10 Pro Max the successor to the Find X9 Ultra?

No. Pro Max is a new name in the Find X10 series, with a different camera concept — without a 10× periscope. The Find X10 Ultra has not been announced; according to leaks, it is expected to appear in the first quarter of 2027.

Which has a better camera: Find X10 Pro Max or X9 Ultra?

For zoom above 6× and distant shots, the X9 Ultra with a 230 mm periscope and larger main sensor is better. For video, ultra-wide angle, and macro, the Find X10 Pro Max is superior. Pro Max does not yet have a DXOMARK score, while the X9 Ultra has 170 points.

How much does the OPPO Find X10 Pro Max cost?

In the OPPO store in Germany and France, it costs €1799, in the UK £1499, and in Poland 6999 PLN for the 12/512 GB version. In China, prices start at 6799 yuan for 12/256 GB (as of 21.10.2026).

How much does the OPPO Find X9 Ultra cost?

In the OPPO store in Germany, it costs €1699, in the UK £1449, and in Poland 7399 PLN. In Polish online stores, the X9 Ultra costs from about 6635 PLN (as of 21.10.2026).

Does the teleconverter from Find X9 Ultra fit the Find X10 Pro Max?

No. The Pro Max uses a different Hasselblad 3.28× teleconverter, mounted on a 3× telephoto lens. The 300 mm lens from the X9 Ultra kit does not fit due to a different sensor and mounting distance.

What battery does the Find X10 Pro Max have in Europe?

The European version has 7150 mAh (typical), which is only 100 mAh more than the X9 Ultra. The 8000 mAh battery is only available in the Chinese version of the phone.

Does the case for Find X9 Ultra fit the Find X10 Pro Max?

No. The phones differ in dimensions, thickness, and camera island layout, so each requires a dedicated case and screen protector.

Sources: OPPO — Find X10 Pro Max specifications, OPPO — Find X9 Ultra specifications, DXOMARK — Find X9 Ultra camera test, Digital Camera World — Find X10 Pro Max review, GSMArena — global launch and prices in Europe, @TechHome100 — DeepPix or LOFIC